Evening Star Newspaper, April 19, 1898, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1898-12 PAGES, THE Very Low = Priced Trim- mings! Offering a limited quantity ef 10c. yd.— 1% in. wide—White, Cream and Black Hercules Braid for. .6e. yd. A lot of Garnitace Yokes and Ornaments, in jet, silk and fridescent — the selling price has been $1, $1.45 and $1.98 — now go for 49¢. Here are bargalas to pick from! A lot of Militazy and Loop Sets, actually worth from $1 to $1.98—now..... Be. eeteteteteteted sete a a One lot of Fancy Examel Buckles, with fo slife_ for belts, in the new spring ideas-- Ho wets Bess sse ccs cess EAST 15e. each We cffer tomorrow 15e. Soutache Braids, in black, white and the fashionable shades, for, Ie. doz. yds. Rare Values in Laces and Embroideries! Here's a really special bargain in Em- broideries: 4.000 yards of fine Embroider- fes were secursd by our buyer—sample strips, 4% YARDS LONG. Include Eag- ings and Insertings on cambric, Swiss and nainsvok. SOc. Edgings and Irsertings xe. and Insertings and Insertings ings and Irsertings. : and Insertings...... 9c. A special lot of I2ie. Torckon 5 ¢- Laces—-3 in wide—on sale at...... e Parasol Cover—poiat de Esprit—2 ORe_ rutfies—selling heretofore at $1.58. Tempting Giove Offers. 75:. Washable Chamoi$ Gloves—sizes are Iimitad to 5%. 5% and 6 (white only) placed on sale tomorrew for S9e. Here are warranted French | Kidskin Gloves—real value, $1.25, and in both the evening and street studes—white, tan. red, brown and gray. Onr very special price .69e. ves for lady cyel'sts—intended to extra double p.ins—in nwns—e.sily worth 50 Silk Taffeta Gloves. . No Profit on Linings! We repeat again—and pledge our word it's true—we ke-p this department as an ac- commodation to our patrons—we want not a cent of profit fiom it! This explains why our prices ge 20 per cént under competitors’ qnotat! Best Dressmakers’ Cambrie for... .2%e. yd. _ Se. Black Restle Perealine for.....3%¢. yd. loc. Fast Black Perealine for. fe. yd. We Black and Colored Sil-sia for. .Tige. yd. Black-back Figu:ed Sil-sta for.9e. yd- e. Roman Stripe Percaline for...‘e. yd. Faney Strips Perealine for. .12%c. yd. ‘olored Percale Silk - - 166. eedoadoesoesonsoadonsondondoadondontontonegontensongorgosgonsonsoegesseeseetoagoegeetonseetonteateateaseateaegeagengengoegea gees oageagensenseatoasoashifergecgecgeecteetnetentontontontontertenergeg eS - c. Black Linen Canvas for. = c. Silk Crinoline for.....- § Figured Percaline ¢ = Book & Stationery Dept. = TWO BOOK BARGAINS. 2 Twe beoks by the anthor of “Quo Vadis” Henrik Sienkiewicz, anthor—"The Bright “That Third Woman'’— Jeremiah Qe, Si Shere? and anthorized translation b Curtin eee z 25c. Cloth-bound Books... .1Ic. Including such classics as the “‘Idylis of Irving's Sketch Book’ edetabetetetetedate BON MARCHE There’s no. more interest= ing mews in the “Star” than these items! These items tell a tale of money-saving possibilities such as it behooves every woman with an eye to economy to heed. From the time this season has commenced we have maintained our position as the givers of the greatest values—but in this two-day sale we've more than earned our right to the title. Here’s proof—judge for yourself. The Best Stock of Shirt Waists Offered at the Lowest Prices! To begic w:th—there isn't a Waist shown in this stock that antedates this season! Fresh, new goods—made in the latest styles and far superior to that character of Waists for which you are elsewhere asked higher prices. Specially reduced prices tomorrow: 50c. Plaid and Striped Waists—to go for 39c. 68c. Plaid and Striped Waists—to go for 49c. 98c. Plaid and Striped Waists—to go for 79c. $1.25 Plaid and Striped Waists—to go for 98c. And we offer others at $1.25—$1.50—$1.79—$1.98—and up to $3.48—$3.98 for $6, $T and $8 Waists made up in bandsome plald s—changeable taffeta silks. SPECIAL SKIRT BARGAIN. $4.98 ice of Brecaiea’ Satte Sees Grain Skirts. Especially handsomely made up and gcod valces for me $4.98 . $12.98 for $15 and $18 Suits. An attractive chowing of High-class Man-tallor-made Fly-frent, Reefer and Blouse Suits. Plain, braided and braid-trimmed styles—some are Taffeta S 1x-'lved Skirts and Jackets—cthers with jocket taffeta Mned. These Suits are exponents of the best ideas in dress designing, and at the special prices above quoted—are the Lest values that $3.98 for Bicycle Skirts—in both the circular and divided styles—natty and becomingly made. Real value is $5. this depaitment Las ever offered! In black, brown, army, navy, cadet, dark and light reds, gray, grecn apd tan. SS ee = ee Batiste Wrappers — braid-trimmed, pleated back—separable lining—deep hem. In Stripes and Checks. Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Light and Dark Blue and Heliotrope Brown ....... 49c. On Hosiery and Underwear We'll Name Very Especial Prices Tomorrow! Ladies” Cream Color Fine-ribbed Cotton Extra Fine White Lisle Thread Vests— Vests—tape in neck and arms—a 12%4c. Jow neck and no sleeves—nicely trimmed Brade—will offer at 3 for 2ie— TQ, with Torchon lace in neck and arms and run or—each. ° with silk tapes—full size Swiss finish— regular pri will be.. Fine Ribbed White Cotton Vi ita tape, and baving the small pular- aan 12'4c. tomorrow It DEc, Extra Fine Gauze Lisle Vest! gentine Swiss rib—worth 75e.. 50c. Ladies’ Fine Ingrain Lisle Thread “01 Ladies’ Ie. Fine Fast k Cotton Hose Black Hose—new double Richelieu rib— —full regular made—double sol and white-tipped feet—and double heel and toe t e. half doz. pairs. 12\gc. —35e. value. rie. A very dainty looking Stocking is the pretty all-over lace effects fine Lisle Hose—worth ‘Thread +. Sve. Card Engraving, 59c. | For copper plate and 50 cards—and we guar- | antec Work to be equal to that turned out | by the highest-priced statloner here in town w The Book Department. 77 latest Views Washington and Vicinity ws of the Maine and or in Baltimore. Only Hurd’s and War Vemsels—23 le- Whiting’s tine quality stock used. 25c. Cloth-bound Books. lor. - 500 Titles Paper-bound 3 for 25e. ---“YOUR STORE”---314-318 SEVENTH STREET. Here’s the Ribbon Event of the Season! A huge purchase of several thousand cartons at @ way under wholesale quotat tions enables fis “to” you the very best Ribbons at iF prices! 5,000 Ribbons (5 and inches lays for — and hat ‘rime mings—regul town handsome plaid Bonini vedere, ee on sale tomgrow—per yasd........ 35c. nd 39¢c. 4 Rud 4%-Inch-wide Roman ped Moire, Satins and Taffeta, in all the new effects for spring wear. — 89c. and 49¢. Double-faced Satin—fancy checks, plaids, Baya: plain, Tafteta Moire ‘and Satin—4 and inches wide— will at. + -28e. tomorrow be offered Parasols for 23c. Children’s 48. 12-inch Bayadere and Fancy Striped Parasols..... SSS SEs Be. Ladies’ 22-inch Silk Coaching Parasols— either India or Changeable Silk—reguiar $1.48 value for.... = Be. Handkerchief Bargains. Special lots at. the most attractive of prices offered you tomorrow. * Ladies’ Plain White Initial Hemstitched ie Handkerchiefs. . Ladies’ and Men's Plain White and Col- ored Border Handkerchiefs offered at... 4c. Ladies’ Laco-edged and Scalto Hemstitched Handkerchiefs offers Men's Piain White stitched Handkerchiefs. ...... Lot of Boys’ Windsor Ties Club Ties—35e. values. . ate te. Muslin Underwear at th Lowest Prices Quoted! PETTICOATS — black Sateen. Batiste and Seersncker—with corded—regular value would Plain Low-neck Corset Covers... nee ‘Muslin Drawers—tucked and hemmed: 9¢. 50, Umbrella Drawere—with ruffle—bem- stitched—offered at.” ... 25e. Assortment of ods and ends—com} AS a striped Spanish flounce = be $1......44e. ising VERS (umbrella shape, lace-trimmed), 'S$—Empire shape—two rows of inser: CORSET COVFRS—low _neck—trim- med with embrotdery—SHORT SKIRTS, with embroidered ruffle. ‘These garments ere fully worth $1.00... The Jewelry Counter. Black Velvet and Leather Belts—studded with nail heads—the Istest fad. ASe Gilt and Oxidized Gtrdics—all the different jewel settings. Be. 25. Pompadour Comb: Tally-ho and Golf Stick Pins. é : Sterling Silver Brocch Pins—t-leat clover is —horse shapes ‘shoe — tlenr de and heart ++ 25e. Incandescent Gas Lamps for only 48c. Including Burner, “Chimney, Porcelain Shade and the best mantle made—all for 48c.—a gennine $2 worth—and equal to any lamp sold at taat price. i $ =| __¢ > 5-vol. Sets Books, 69c. ¢ Corelli—Leather B&eking and Sea Tales of Cooper—Stevensoo and Barrie—Macau- lay's History, of EnglandgPublisher's price, $1.50 and higher—for.... +++ Oe. Mrs. Porter's $1 Cook Book 4 SOc. “Dresden” Classica. and His Friends" a Including works of Edna 1; 3. ee $7 == Store=--314-318 7th :; The Bon Marche--“Your Store==314- ; Re a eS are ae ae a a ea a a as a a a ms aR ae If You’re Taking} Cod Liver Oil—get the best ¥ —the finest Norwegian Oil. ¥ We have it—imported di- ¥; rect from Norway. Pure ¥ and palatable. Only 50c. ; pint bottle. : W. S. THOMPSON, PHARM AC STH ST. ap18-f,m&w-28 AAA, | \ Ne Nee ete ee € € € a ee. Go to Siccardi’s FOR BARGAINS IX HUMAN HAIR. Hair Switches at Great Bargains, $3.00 Switches reduced to $1.50. 00 itches reduced to $2.50. 00 Switches reduced to $5.00. Gray and White Halr reduced in sime proportion. Mme. Siccardi, TI1 Mith st., next to Palais Royal. Piste rooms for hairdressing, shampoolng and yeing. * et ee13-16.tf 20% Off Ail”? -Poco cameras: 5 We are headquarters £ 3 for Cameras and Kodaks € y of all kinds and sizes— p3 > the best in America. ¢ sTicAllisteré Feaste > Opticians, “1311” F St. £ 2. ae AAS. 2%, ALAA. # Made-to-Measure : Clothes Are Not a & Luxury. y, Ny’ BUT, are you paying our prices? into the purchase of clothing. 906 F St. N. W. =r Sa aor First to appreciate the want of lower prices. First to grasp the conditions of lower prices. First to establish new basis of lower prices. The upsetting has been radical in TAILORING. Nobody is paying today anywhere near the money they used to, unless they’re extravagant. Thousands have had practical experience what economy we’ve introduced No doubt about it—muttitudes come to us to save money. No doubt about it—sio for a made-to-measure suit as good as $1 5 used to buy, No doubt about it—s: 5 for a made-to-measure suit as good as $22 used to bay. Of course these prices quicken selling. MERTZ and MERTZ, Price Makers. abetted bottled ate dette 3 LRU LE & Zs, SEEELL EEE E ES YEH Se < \f) fh) a e@ FOR LADIES’ DRESS Especially Riding Habits, there Is nothing finer on earth than Carriage Cloth. Wears like iron. Not expensive, when quality is considered. Varlous colors; all quiet. We keep it and wilf be giad to show and quote at any time. . J. B. KENDALL, 618 PE AVE., 9 B a ovelties In Jewelry. Prince of Wales Combina- tion Scarf Pin and Ring, Coach- ing and Hunting Horn, Stock and Scarf Pins—Whips and Horseshoes in gold and mount- ed with precious stones, etc. Galt & Bro., JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS & STATIONERS, 1107 PENN. AVENUE. apl6-t,th,s-25 orns and Bunions! stREET XW. 1 100 Doz. Hair Switches. DIE “Neglige” STORE youR FURS Shirts, Wen men, but at lar prices. —with us for the summer months. reyair, clean end insure them at small cost. Men’s Fancy Madras Shirts Meth-proof storage. sees in attractive colorings, $1 POOP MBE ccectcces ee eee B. H. Stinemetz & Son, [222° Easel Sade 1327 Pa. Ave. sso Madras Wash Ties in new effects—2 for **¢ + “Picnty Summer Underwear. apl6-20d Cota ie Sy WANT | sols We sell you @ very fine Switch for..........--§1.00 Bsactiy the same article you dos ‘White, from. 2 ee Rot Mall of thelr sete wales aT THE “ Louvre Glove Store, eel3-tf NO. 919 F 8ST. Remember, we will give ab- solutely free a New Colored Shirt Waist or a Fancy Shirt for every one we fade in laundering. When and where shall we send for your bundle? ’Phone 592. Frazee’s Laundry, and permanently and INDIGESTION. 10e., 25c, and S0e. fisnt Gate, 1214 and 1216 D St. @05 13th ot. ‘R108 M at. 1322 16th at. "Phone 502, api5-204 of oh — rd — line of gilt and oak moldings—mats to match. S. J. Venable, 304 Mass. Ave, N. E, api6-8d ap18-26°20 = OT only the finest furnishings 3 C illustration is this window full of W.S. Teel, 1329 F St 3 AA Our Bottling Department’: —— has been enlarged. The growth of our family trade Has been enormous and the popularity of =P —— our ; 6 ‘ :9 Export’ Beer —— attests its excellence as a —— pure, deliciqus table beer. —— Let us Send you a case. ——— W7Case of 24 bottles—sent in un- ——- lettered wagons—$1.25. ‘Washington Bre ct 4th & F Sts. N.E. "Phone 2154 AAA AAA AAA, SeeSTALER About The Photos. te AAATAAA: € RENN NNN te Nee ete “If they’re Rich’s Shoes they’re proper.” - Ten-two F. It means much to the particular people of this city to enjoy the services of such a shoe store as ours. There is no other just like it hereabouts— none to which you can look for the “novelties” and ‘exclusive styles in footwear which every per- son of good taste wants to wear. Our showing is so immense—so_ varied—so complete—that —_every want can be satisfied with- out the least trouble. There’s satisfaction in choosing from such a re- sourceful stock. Will you attend the coming . Horse Show? Let us have your order for the correct footwear early, please—we don’t want to disappoint any one. Next time you're here note the special dis- play of Riding Boots and Horse Show footwear we have prepared. As a special offering to- morrow we will give you the choice of a lot of new Sum:..er Oxfords, in both tan and black, which were intended to sell at $2.50 and $2.75—in all sizes— all styles—and all widths —for $1.98. B. Rich’s Sons, “High Art Footwear for the Elite,” Ten=two F St. a It Handsome Black Brocade Etamines, Crepons & Jacquards. These fabrics are the very latest Novelti® in Black, and are of all- wool, silk and wool, and pure mo- hair, entirely new in wear and de- signs; medium and light weights, es pecially for spring and summer wear, or for a handsome house gown. Our customers have been waiting for these. Please give us an early call, as the designs are exclusive The and we cannot duplicate them. quantity is limited. Black, all-wool Crepon, 45 inches, positively no more after the 2 pieces have been sold. Worth 75c., Price, 50c. Black, all-wool Crepons, 45 inches, imported, 2 good designs. Price, $1 Yard. Black, all-wool and Mohair Frieze Crepons, jacquard figures, 3 designs, 42 inches. Price, $1.25. Black, all-wool and Mohair Frieze Crepons, taffeta ground and hand- some brocade figures; very stylish; as a bargain there is nothing to equai it for the same money, 52 inches wide—s yards only for a dress pat- tern. Price, $1.25. Black Mohair and Wool Crepons. fine quality, 3 entirely new designs, 44 inches. Price, $1.50. Black Pure Mohair Crepon Eta- mine and Velour weave, exquisite designs, 42 inches. Price, $1.75. Black Pure Mohair Crepons, 5 new designs; these shake the dust nicely, 43 inches. Price, $2.00. Now, here we have the very latest dress fabrics produced, and is a very handsome novelty, medium and light weight for summer wear, or a hand- some house and reception gown, or skirt, 4 designs, and the quantity positively limited, 45 inches. Price, $3 Yard. Lansburgh & Bro., “420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. nt ° :We Clean: Cc ts. : ~ ° : :Carpets. : = ° Wel e ; vee ceo: F i : Speers: 3 ing restores the colors, Let ave = you a price. z : The Co., Houghton, ,“; ® apl9-204 | THE WORLD OF SOCIETY Pretty Home Wedding of Miss Reale and | Mr, Bates. The Vice President During the Re- cess Dined With Swiss Minister Last Night—Other Events. A very pretty wedding took place at noon teday at the residence of Mr. Sidney C. Neale, his daughter, Miss Harriette C. Neale, becoming the wife of Mr. Henry C. Bates of this city. The house was elabo- rately deccrated with palms, follage plants and sprit.g blossoms, and the scene as the bridal party grouped about the officiating clergyman near the floral bower in the front drawing room w: in exceedingly in- teresting one. Mr. H. 8. Johnston attended ‘the groom as best man, and the bride had a maid of honor, Miss Bates, and two bridesmaids, Miss Sewell and Miss Sands. These young ladies were prettily dressed in white orgat.die, trimmed with iace inser- tions and edges, and short tulle veils. The bridesmaids carried violets and the maid of honor pink roses. The bride was hand- somely gowned in white satin and wore a tulle vell. Her flowers were lilies of the valley. Rey. Richard Howell, rector of St. Margaret’s Church, performed the cere- mony. The guests were afterward enter- tained at breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Bates left this afternoon for a wedding trip. The Saturday Evening Assembly gave a dance at Carroll Institute Saturday evening last. Among those present were the Misses Cariten, Castell, Ward, Bailey, Davis, Weide, Clarke, Orndorff, Anderson, Clark, Yates, Messrs. Boss, Bacon, Clarke, Butts, Tisdel, Burnham, Ballinger, Talbott and Hanson. The next dance, Saturday even- ing, April 30, will be the final dance of the season. Miss Sallie R. Cohen of Philadelphia 1s a guest of Mrs. Harry F. Kaufman, 1314% 9th street. At home Sunday. Mrs. S. Rice of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nordlinger of 3032 N street, where she will be pleased to see her friends Thursdays. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wight entertained last evening the members of a card club and others. Seven tables were arri d fcr euchre, six players at each table. The tally cards were decorated with the Amer- ican flag. A handsome collation was served. Miss Leavitt, 1121 Vermont avenue, will not be at home this evening. The Swiss minister and Mrs. Pioda enter- tained at dinner last night in honor of the Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. ‘heir drawing rooms were elaborately decorated with spring flowers, and the flag of the Swiss republi: adorned the name cards. To meet the Vice President and Mrs. Hobart there were present the German ambassa- dor, the French ambassador, the Mexican ter and Mrs. Romero, the Portuguese ster and Viscountess Santo-Thyrso, Count Vinci, charge d'affaires of Italy; the surgeon general of the navy and Mrs. Van Reypen, Mr. and Mrs. Adam, Mrs. John 8. Ward and Miss Gary. Miss Mamie Smith, daughter of United r was summone She is suffering from Bright's disease. Joseph H. De La Mar, who some five 129 wes well known in New York cording to a cablegram re- , the New York Herald from Paris, gun proceedings for divorce from his ife, formerly Miss Nellie Sands of New York, in th> French courts. A hearing has been set for April 25. Mr. De La Mar, with his young daughter, is occupying bis apartment in the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Mrs. De La Mar and her mother, Mrs. Sands, are at a hotel in the Champs E arter. Mr. De La Mar came from the west to New York six years ago. He was then about fifty years of age, was known to be wealthy and said to be a widower. He was so credited with being a Hollander and to have led a romantic and adventurous life im the far west, where successful min- ang ventures made him several times a millionaire, as the reports went. Mrs. De La Mar, then Miss Nellie Sands, the daughter of a downtown druggist, a beautiful girl. Mr. De La Mar met er and a speedy marriage ensued, the cer- emony being performed in the Church of the Transfiguration. After their marriage the De La Mars essayed to enter the high- er social circles of New York, but with tle success. They rented a large furnis nue near 28th street, also entertained lav- agansett and Newport. The » not encouraging. They gave p the attempt some three years ago and moved to Paris, where they have since re- sided. Mr. De La Mar had a highly entertaining career a winter or two in this city during the Harrison administration. As the com- panion and friend of Mr. Russell Harrison, he had the entree of both the official and resident world of fashion. He enjoyed a great many privileges, and It is only fair to say paid liberally in the wey of hospitality for his fun. His social career culminated in the rose dinner given in honor of Mrs. Russell Harrisen at the Arlington, when thirty or forty prominent young ladies and young matrons and a number of well- known club men were his guests. There was a display of high-priced roses cn the table, quite up to the mark of any- thing ever given in Washington. At the close of the dinner the host, by pressing an electric button, showered his guests with the roses, which formed a canopy over- head. Pretty silver flower holders were the most lasting souvenirs of the dinner, which the ladies carried away with them. Mr. De La Mar did not care for Washing- ton afterward, and his subsequent social efforts in New York, after his marriage, wer? always heard of with great interest bere. The Manor House Chapter held its last regular meeting of the season at the Riggs House Saturday evening. Business being finished, an address by Col. Thos. H. An- derson, ex-minister to Bolivia, followed, which was a miniature of the centuries which have passed since the discovery of Amcrica by the young Spanish admiral, Co- lumbus, and ended with a patriotic song, which was received with enthusiasm by the audience. The songs by Miss Ballinger and Mr. Gannon were the gems of the evening. Members of the national board of the D. A. R. were honored guests. The social pro- gram was in charge of Mrs. Geo. H. Corey, the vice regent, wh» by her charming per- sonality gave added pleasure to all Mrs. A. Kaufman ieft today for Atlantic City, accompanies by Mrs. M. Kaufman ard Mrs. E. 4 Miss Marie Ewing of Ohio is making a short visit to her aunt, Mrs. Denman, on 16th street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grayson Dulin en- tertained very elegantly last night the evchre club of which they are members, and a number of other friends, at a card party. Progressive ecvchre was played at fourteen tab‘es, the tally cards and the table numbers Jecorated with small flags and were tied with knots of red, white and blue. The national colors also decked the supper table. Tri-colored ribbons extended from the chandelier io the corners of the table, festuoned with asparagus. The flow- ers, as well as the ices and sweets, car- ried out the patriotic idea. The prizes were handsome and well selected, being silver desk furnishings. brushes, spoons and cut- shington. bens. Among the half hundred guests were representatives of resident senatorial and army and navy circles. Senator and Mrs. Cullom were the guests of honor at a handsome dinner party given by Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Johnson Davis, their & A WORD OF WARNING: Regarding the Water You Use Just at This Time of the Year. In these dayw there ts such a universal interest 4m the water we drink that anything bearing upon the subject is eagerly road by the public. “It ts evident,” says a New York Medical Journal, “that ‘the necessity of using absolutely pure drinking water cannot become too strongly impressed on the public mind, tut water in that condition ts pro- vided by very few communities. Where such wa- ter cannot be obtained the ordinary drinking wa- ter, tf the Irast suspicion attaches to it, should be boiled before using. Precautions should be takin at all times of the year. ‘There are few ordinary drioking waters that do not contain traces of impure matter and polsopous Serms, invisible to the naked eye. If these enter the sysvem at a favorable time disease will ensue. Bolling and freeeing, it has been shown, often fail to Gestroy these dangerous foes to bealth. It is krcwn, however, that the addition of a ttle pure spirit to contaminated water will render it per- fectly armless. It ts recommended that puro Whiskey be used for thia purpose. The one abno- lately pure medicinal whiskey known to the world ee Pure Malt. Scientists admit this, doc- confirm ft, and the public has it. ‘There is no difficulty tn creed ne Meperting iu drinking water if thie pure whiskey is used. Care should be observed, however, to secure as it is a pure medicinal whiskey, and Will acomplish what you desire. DISTINGUISHED SAVANTS Notable Attendance at the National Academy of Science. Program of Important Papers to Be Read id Discussed at the Mect- ing Now in Session, Men distinguished in all the higher branches of studious and subtle research, many of them bearing names that are in- delibly associated with the discovery and invention that have been potent in aiding the progress of the world and adding to its enlightenment, are in attendance upon the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences, now in seasion here. The meeting is being neld in the Con- sressional Library in one of the large and lofty halls on the second floor, the public sessions, which began at 2 lotic this af- ternoon, being preceded by a business ses- sion this morning. The presideat, Profes- sor Wolcott Gibbs, occupted the chair, Pro- fessor Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins peing the secretary. Some of the scientists pres- ent were Professor Alexander Graham Lell, Professor James Hall, the most nerable of American students, and the most ven- erated; P: ‘sor Alexander Agassiz, Dr. : - S. Billings, the academy treasurer: -rofe scr Hastings of Joins Hopkins, Pro- fessor Brooks of Johns Hopkins, Professor Mendenhall of Worcester, Professor Mich- eson of Chicago University, Professor Wright of Yale, Professor Putnam of Cam- bridge. Professor Brewer of Yale, Profes- sof Simon Newcomb, Director Walcott of the geological survey, Professor T. Professor Hyatt, Professor J. K. Gill Dr. Eliot Coves and Professor Samuel Emmons. The program of the papers to be read at the meeting will be commenced with a pa- per on “The Coral Reefs of Fiji,” by Prof. Alexander Agassiz. followed by collateral papers on “The Fiji Bololo,” by Professors Agassiz and W. McM. Woodworth, and “The Acalephs of Fiji,” by Professors Agassiz and A. G. Mayer. This group of papers has been expected with much in- terest, as it was expected to show that in the Fiji Islands, at least, Darwin's theory that coral reefs marked the results of sub- sidence of portions of the earth is not well founded. The papers will doubtless lead to n interesting discussion. The other pa- to be read during the meeting are as The Variation in Virul ” J. 8. Billings f Edward D. Cope, . “New Classification of Nantilvidea,” Alpheus Hyatt; “A New Spectroscope,” A. A. Michelson; “On the Hydrolysis of Acid Amides,” Ira Remsen and E. E. Reid; “The Question of the Existence of Active Oxy- gen,” Ira Remsen and W. A. Jones; “On the Product Formed by the Action of Ben- zenesulphon-chloride on Urea,” Ira Remsen and J. W. Lawson, and “On Double Halides Containing Organic Bases,” Ira Remsen. Professor Michelson’s paper is expected to be of immense importance. It will proba- bly be presented tomorrow. Prof. Samuel F. Emmons will entertain his distinguished colleagues of the academy at a reception tomorrow evening at his residence. <a Art Loan Exhibition for Charity. The Sunday opening of the art lc hibition at the old Corcoran Gallery great success. Over 0 persons were pres- ent, who showed the greatest appreciation and enjoyment. The Artillery Band prom- enade concert last night was also highly successful. The afternoon tea brings to- gether an agreeable company every day. The tea room tomorrow will be in charge of Mrs. John Rodgers and Mrs. McGuire. The Viscountess Santo-Thyrso, wife of the Portuguese minister, will pour tea from 4 to 6 o'clock. Other assistants will be the Misses Sheridan, Miss Ki the Misses Patten. The art loan will continue this week, and Sunday next will be open again during the afternoon. Now that it seems war is only a few days off, the purpose for which the exhibition ts held—care of the wounded sol- di and sailors—is timely. The surgeon general of the navy wants outside money at once to help fit up an ambulance ship. s Rodgers and MARNIED. PADGETT—FLOOD. On Monday, April 18, 1898, at the parsonage of Waugh’ ME. Chure Washington, D.C., by the Kev. E. 0. Eldridg: Miss MAUD T. PADGETT to JAMES A, FLOOD of Washington, D. 2 ‘ aren BUDD. At his residence, 1641 6th street north- Ses", on, Taceday. April 19, 1898, at 10:55 a.m.’ WILLIAM i. BUDD. Notice of funeral hereafter. ° '. On Sunday, April 17, 1898, at 7 o'clock KOBERT, of H. F. b. lock pata. LEE. Departed this life suddenly on Monday, Apri! 18, 1898, at 2:30 o'clock p.m, Mex. ¥ C. LEE, beloved mother of Emily B. at her residence, 2251 Cleveland avenue Funerai will take place from Nineteenth Baptist Chereh on Thursday, at 2 o'ch Relatives and friends invited to attend. MARSH — On Thursday, April 14, 1898, at Calis- pell, Wash.. NECIIE WILLARD, wife of Le cius D. Marsh and daughter of the late V G, Willard of this city. McMAHON. At hee theme tn Nortel » Ay mother of Dr. M.D", Interment priv: city. e NOBLE. In Dresden, Germany, April 4, 1898, HENRY B. NOBLE, 'U. 8. army (re- tired). (New York papers please copy.) ROBERTSON. 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